Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 75mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Earlier Model is Sigma DP2 Merrill
Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sigma. The resolution of the WB800F (16MP) and the DP3 Merrill (15MP) is relatively comparable but the WB800F (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe WB800F was manufactured around the same time to the DP3 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the WB800F scores vs the DP3 Merrill with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung WB800F Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Sigma DP3 Merrill
WB800F | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP3 Merrill over the Samsung WB800F
DP3 Merrill | WB800F | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung WB800F and Sigma DP3 Merrill
WB800F | DP3 Merrill | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2013 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB800F has external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
Look at the Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the WB800F against the DP3 Merrill.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WB800F and DP3 Merrill is 92 and 83 respectively.
Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the WB800F and DP3 Merrill.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The WB800F because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung WB800F will provide more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Samsung WB800F vs Sigma DP3 Merrill Specifications
Samsung WB800F | Sigma DP3 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sigma |
Model type | Samsung WB800F | Sigma DP3 Merrill |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4704 x 3136 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 75mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 lbs) | 330g (0.73 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $300 | $1,353 |